Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 10, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 June 1905 — Jasper County Gleanings [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Jasper County Gleanings

NEWS PROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY.

BY OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

*Remington.

Joe Fagot has a new auto of the Cadillac touring car type. Mrs. 1. A. Teter and daughters visited in Delphi last week. £. A. Bartoo was a business goer to Rensselaer last Friday: Henry Welsh and Chris. Hensler were Rensselaer visitors Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Luce Bond of Chicago visited relatives here last week. Miss Katharine Green is visiting her sister, Mrs. T. L. Babb, at Burlington, lowa. Mrs. Matt James and daughter Adda of Goodland, visited friends here last week. Several Remingtonians were in Rensselaer Monday and Thursday on the liquor application case of Joe Ulm. George Besse is in Rensselaer for a few weeks, smoking Havana cigars and drawing three dollars per day as member of the Board of Review. Ed Debo returned last week from Hot Springs, Ark., where he has been for three mouths for the benefit of his health. He is considerably improved. Clement Schub and son who went to California several mouths ago, have purchased for $27,000 a9O acre fruit ranch at San Jose, Cali., and will make that place their home. Ferry Allison, whose father (now deceased) used to be a telegraph operator here, was killed May 23 in a railroad collison near Los Angles, Cali. He was fireman on the train and was scalded to death. He leaves a wife and one child.

Fair OaKs.

News is rather scarce in our neck of of the woods this week. Eli Hooper and son Buzz have a job of hauling wood for Halstead Bros,, west of Rensselaer. Mrs. f’. W. Liston and little girl, of Rensselaer, visited her daughter, Mrs. Ed Gobel here Tuesday, A few days nice growing weather this week, and farmers around here are still plowing and planting corn. Miss Edith Moffitt, who has been attending normal at Valparaiso, came home Saturday for a week's visit with parents, after which she will return and continue another term. Abe_Bringle, wife and daughter Amy, visited the former’s parents west of Rensselaer Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Bnngle returned home Monday and the others returned Wednesday. Colonel Gobtfl’s wife is in very poor health. They moved over on Nubbin Ridge Monday, near his son-in-law, Bud Hammond. Ed Gobel moved out of of Charley Mallatt's house into the one vacated by the Colonel. The people of Fair Oaks and vicinity will celebrate the glorious Fourth of July in Washburn’s Park. Everybody that wants to have a good time and enjoy themselves should come where there is plenty of good water and shade. The committee will snare no pains to make it the most grand and successful celebration ever held in the ounty. Music will be furnished by a brass band and they will also have some good speakers on hand. There will be some good ball games and horse racing. Jap Wright has secured another race horse, will be on hand and expects to carry the best money on the races or be "shown.” There will be many other amusements with a grand display of fireworks in the evening. For particulars see bills which are being printed this week. Let everybody come, join in and make it a time long to be remenbered.

So. Wat Ker

Mr. Timewell called on Mr. Flugtl Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hershman did •bopping at Medaryvdle Monday. Geo. Ketchtnark drove a large herd of cattle through these parts last Monday. The dance at D. V, Saturday night was well attended and everybody baa a good time. Mr. Benford and family of Medaryville, attended the exercises here Sunday evening. The oil people have shut down their powerfor a snort time. They are now repairing their machinery, which has been in a bad condition for some time.

Mr. Lenard and Mr. Lewis were the fuests of Mr. and Mrs. John Hersbman aturday evening. Ed Schrader had a runaway last Saturday evening, but no one hurt and not even breaking his new buggy. Geo. E. Hershman and best girl of Rensselaer, was here Sunday evening to the exercises at the Christian church. The ball game here Sunday afternoon was well attended. The score was 7 to lin favor of the oil field nine. The Medaryville team went home with a sour look, but said they would come back and try them some other time.

Wheatf'd Cen.

Robert Kennel was aWheatfield caller Wednesday. Lila Delehanty spent Thursday with Miss Lena John. Albert and Charlie Antrim are working for Mr. Shatzley. John Schatzley is preparing for strawberry picking this week. Mrs. Kennedy spent £ few days with her sister Mrs. Westner. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie John attended church at Kniman Thursday. Nellie, Margaret and Lila Delehanty spent Monday in Wbeatfield. Well, Charlie, do you know how to make those mud-pies by this time. Mr. Porter of Attica, moved on his new farm near Round Grove Wednesday. Mrs. John Steveson and son spent Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Schatzley. John Schatzley is talking of having a telephone put in his house in the near future. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Howe of Medaryville spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Antrim. Say! Jay, next time you go L. V. corner you had better be on the watch for a good race. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schmith of Kniman, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wacholz,

Mr. and Mrs. Prust and Mrs. Danhcke of —Wheatfieid tookdinner at Charlie Jahn’s family Suday. Quite a few from this vicinity attended childrens exercises at Wheatheld Christian church Sunday eve. Well, Lonely Valley, have you any more of those sweet strawberries? W. C. strawberries beats L. V. altogether. Miss Minnie John, who's been working for Mrs. Ada Biggs at Wheatfieid for the last couple of months, has returned home. Teddy White of Demotte was through this vicinity the first of the week, fixing up telephones that were burned out by the bad storms.

St outs burg

Weather rainy. Ball game Sunday. Mrs. Al. Johnson was in town Monday, Dr. Biggs of Thayer, was in these parts last week. Luther Wiseman has begun working for Allie Woods. - Robert Timmons was a Sunday caller in Stoutsburg. Several from here went on the excursion last Sunday. Calvin Grimm brought in some strawberries Tuesday eve. Mrs. John Grube returned home from Saunemin, 111., Sunday. Mrs. Joe Grube and Mrs. John Grube visited Monday with Mrs. Wm. Grube, Sr. Several from here attended commencement exercises at Wheatfieid Tuesday eve. Mrs. James Murray of Kersey, visited with Mrs, Kittie Whited last Thursday afternoon.

So. Slmerica.

A good many are replanting their corn.

Albert Wood was in McCoysburg Tuesday. Geo. Coleman, Sr., was at Rensselaer Wednesday. Jesse Barlow had his best girl to church Sunday evening. Rev. O. Donnell was here Saturday evening for commencement. Miss Goodrich left Sunday morning for Chicago to visit her brother. Mrs. Perry Beaver ot Monon visited Henry Beaver and family this week. Mrs. Peter Foulks and Mrs. Jacob McDonald called on Mrs. Gish Tuesday. Bell Clark attended children's day exercises at Black Oak Sunday evening. Mrs. Byram liiff of Rensselaer visited Geo. Wood and family the first of the week. Harvv Davis and daughter Della, Mr, and Mrs. Amel Bernhart and Mr,

and Mrs. Nason of White Co., attended church Sunday evening. Miss Lora Bruce, and brother spent Saturday night and Sunday with Ray and Mable Huston. Chas. Stackhouse and wife of north of Rensselaer visited with the Huston family over Sabbath. Miss Emma Goodrich of Wolcott visited friends here last week and attended the commencement. Mr. and Mrs. Moore of Rensselaer visi.ed the latter’s parents, Wm. Barlow and family, Saturday night. * S'. . - H Mrs. Johns, who has been sick for some time, was worse the first of the week and Dr. Staurt was called to see her Tuesday. Miss Zora Benson, of Delphi, came Saturday to attend, commencement and is visiting her many friends in the vicinity this week. Branson Clark and family, Mrs. Dobbins, D Z. Clark and wife and Jus. Clark and wife took dinner with Z. J. McCashen's Sunday. A fine attendance at the Sunday morning services after which three persons were immersed at the state ditch by Rev. Morrow. The commencement was in every way a success, the house was filled and many could not get in at all. The program was excellent. The young orchestra Tram Wolcott well deserves mention as they played exceptionally well. Miss Floe Gallaher was chosen as the best in the rendering of her essay.

Wheatfield.

Miss Carrie Gilbranson of Medaryville spent the Sabbath with friends and relatives here. Rev. E. M. Kuonen attended the commencement exerciser at Dunnyille Wednesday evening. Alfred Barlow attended the wedding of bis half-brother, Julius Bernardine, at Amboy, 111., Tuesday. Mrs. Lee of Bradley, attended the funeral services of her brother Dave Heil, at this place Friday. Tom Jensen returned Monday, from a few day’s visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Jensen, at Mahomet, 111. —Mr. and MrSi—George Ferguson and children of Logan sport, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ward Hamilton, returned home Monday. Mr. and Mrs. August Stimson of Valparaiso, returning from a week’s visit with their son Elam and family at Kentland, spent Thursday night with F. H. Scott and wife. Melvin'Hendrickson, or "Skeet,” as he is commonly called, who has been at home nursing a fractured bone in his leg, returned to his work at Lacrosse, Monday. The commencement exercises Tuesday evening were well rendered and a large crowd was in attendance. Trustee Bouk of Walker and Feldman of Keener and Co. Supt. Hamilton and family were present. Mesdames Frances Swisher, Hammond, Fendig, Jensen, Ocker, Stembel and Clark and Misses Carrie Johnson and Beatrice Langdon attended the Rathbone Sisters’ District Convention at Rensselaer Thursday. Mrs. Hammond represented the Wheatfieid lodge. The town and community were deeply grieved Wednesday by the sudden death of David Heil. He had been a patient sufferer of that dread disease consumption for a number of years and his death though expected was sudden. Funeral services were held from the Catholic church Friday at ii a. m., interment in the Wheatfieid cemetery.

So. fie tot on

Russell Paulus is on the sick list this week. Mr. and Mrs. Casoway called on Ed Tebo’s Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Foglaund were at Ed Tebo’s Sunday. Effie Markin visited Bessie Paulus Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Hough were at H. M. Shipman's Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. Pierson staid in Rensselaer Saturday night. Ernest Ramey was the guest of Estle Markin Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Knowlton took dinner with the Carr boys Sunday. Mr. Pierson and Miss Bell Wood were Rensselaer callers Wednesday. Mr. Myres of Rensselaer, was at his son, Howard Myres’ Wednesday. Mr, and Mrs. A. M. Bringle of Fair Oaks, visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Bringle, over Sunday. Mrs. F. M. Deweese of Mt. Ayr, and Mrs. J. Hobson of French Lick, Ind., visited Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Bringle and Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Pierson this week.

Asthma SufYsrsrs Should Know This. Foley's Hooey and Tsr has cured many cases of asthma that were considered hopeless. Mrs. Adolph Buesing, 701 West Third St., Davenport, lowa, writes: "A severe cold contracted twelve yeara ago waa neglected until itefinally grew Into asthma. The beat medical skill available could not give me more than temporary relief. Foley'a Honey and Tar was recommended and one fl'ty cent bottle entirely cared me of asthma which bad been growing on me for twelve yeara, and If I bad taken It at the atart I would have been aaved years of suffering.” Sold by A. F. Long.

'Rosebud Vafj^

Charley Noakes was Wbeatfield goer one day last week. Rosa Callaghan spent the past week with friends at Wbeatfield. Mrs. Barger and Mrs. Wagner visited Mrs. Callaghan, Thursday. Olra Hershman and family took dinner with his brother Frank Sunday. Mrs. Mary Hersbman was the guest of Mrs. Sadie Hersbman, Tuesday. Noah Wennck spent the past week with his parents at Walker Center. Mr. Wenrick and son of Ohio are visiting relatives here at the present writing. A. L. Bouk attended the commencement exercises at Wheatfield Tuesday night. Mr. Woolbrandt of Lonely Valley peddled strawberries through our s reets one day last week. Marguerite Ca'laiban returned home from Valparaiso, Monday, where she has been attending the N. I. 8. N. If you want a pretty face and delightful air, Rosy cheeks and lovely hair, Wedding trip acroaa the sea. Put your faith iu Rocky Mountaiu Tea. Sold by A. F. Long.

"Baum's "Bridge

E. Gray was a Sunday caller here. Wm. Mussy was a Kouts goer Wednesday. John Hackshaw was in this vicinity Sunday. Mrs. A. J. Bush called on Mrs. Collier Tuesday. Trustee Mannan was through here Tuesday. John* Hacksaw called on Wm. Dittman Sunday. Well, Murla, did you get that little yellow cottage yet? Mrs. James Clark called on Mrs. Wm. HaTlier Monday, Mr. Hanna of Demotte was at the Bridge Tuesday. Mr. Schafer of Sandy Hook was a caller here Thursday. Wm. Mutchler visited Thursday and Friday in Valparaiso. Desilver Lyon and brother Chester were Kouts callers Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Zeri Miller ate strawberries with the Rush family Sunday. Misses Carry and Hattie Platt came Thursday for a few weeks visit with friends here. Brother D. V. and your correspondent attended the exercises at Wbeatfield Sunday evening.

Virgie

Farmers are still busy planting corn. Miss Zenith Shreevps is on the sick list. Honis Baker was over from Knimaq Monday. Sunday school convention at Parr, June nth. James McColly is working in Thaver this week. Mrs. Shreeves visited with grandma Fish Sunday. Jasper Cooper of Kniman was visiting with his Virgie friends Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Elder visited with Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hahn Sunday. Mrs. Spitler of Oklahoma, is visiting with her brother, Ora Yeoman, this week. Mr. Petty has improved his town lots by putting a picket fence around his garden. Preaching next Sunday night at the Virgie school house. Come out, all are invited. Frank Middlecamp of Kniman was over Sunday visiting with Mr. Weise and family. Mrs. Joe Moffit and children of Chicago, came out for an extended visit with Joe Theis and family. Charles Hahn of near Rensselaer, visited with his parents Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hahn. James Irwin has finished his work on Mr. Yeoman’s house and returned to Demotte. The near neighbors should take an example and follow suit, then Virgie would look like we had some get up and energy aud people passing would come to the conclusion that our little town had some business attack. Tired out, worn out woman cannot eat, sleep or work; seem* as if she would fly to pieces. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea makes strong nerves and rich blood. 86 cents, Tea or Tablets, at A. F. Long's.

'DunnxJitle

Come to Dunn's Bridge the 4th of July. Mrs. Mannan, who has been quite sick, is much better at this writing. Supervisor Nelson is busy working the roads. He is surely making some good improvements. , There will be a dance at Burrows' Camp tonight to which all are invited. Come and have a tine time. Oh-tor a streak of cemented together good weather. This spotted weather is surely a wolf in sheep’s clothing. The dance at Triechel hall last Saturday evening was a grand success. All in attendance report a good time. Prof. Cupid is going to organize a class in D. V. this fall. His going to be disciples are getting their robes ready so thatthey can be properly garbed when he comes.

We have in our township a couple who have had the honor of riding camels. It is not very often that people have the chance to do the camel act in America. If this cold, wet, friend of the cutworm weather continues very much longer, the farmers will be obliged to place in order tew million average sized toads to deplete the ranks of the cut-worms. It is said that a toad will devour 2,160 cut worms in a year. One of the worst deceptions ever launched upon .the sea of truth was the one that Gov. Hanly was ‘to go down the Kankakee river last Tuesday in a launch, surrounded by gilded array of greatness. It is curious bow far some people can stretch the truth without blinking. As a summer resort with fine natural scenery, Dunn's Bridge belongs in the class ot the metropolitan. This place is destined to become one the most famous watering places in Indiaua. Come over the 4th of July and see if we havn't got one of the finest locations in this section of the state. Say, San Pierre, the lady that you told to come and visit your s.hool some of these days, authorized us to say that she will take advantage of your generosity, if you will drive around and get her some of these mornings. Perhaps you could give people the idea that you were out selling fruit trees. —Yes, you must spend your 4th of July at Dunn's Bridge. We are making preparations for one of the largest crowds ever assembled at the Bridge. Almost all of the neighboring towns have signified their intention ot attending enmasse. The railroads intend to help swell the crowd by giving special rates. We have one of the finest groves in northern Jasper and this is situated on the finest part of the Kankakee River.

Gil tarn

Speak a word for The Democrat. Emery Odom piled hedge brush Wednesday. Ed Rockwell was a Medaryville goer Monday eve. Miss Saliie Rodgers visited Mrs. Stevens Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Yeppie Hansen called on the Rodgers family Tuesday. Miss Lily Robinson is working for Mrs. Austin Rathfon for awhile. Uncle Billy Stevens, who has been quite sick with pneumonia, is some better. Jas. Blankenship and Stephen Boze called on Kenton Blankenship and wife one day last week. Elder Steel and wife and Mrs. Bertha Gunderson took dinner with Jas. Blankenship and wife Sunday. Mrs. G. H. Comer, Mrs. Jas, Blankenship, Mrs. Theodore Philips and Miss Agness Philips visited Mrs. Wm, Wesner Tuesday. Mrs. Will Culp of near Monon, who has been visiting her father for the past week, uncle Billy Stevens, returned home last Tuesday.

Sunny side

John dagger and son Frank were callers in S. S. Friday. S. W. Hamilton of Whealfield called on Ed Jessup Wednesday. Uncle Joel Spriggs of East Walker was here looking after his stock Friday. Miss Bessie Jessup visited with Miss Nellie Knapp from Tuesday till Saturday. Alpha, Harvey and Maynard Austin of near Wheatfield spent Sunday with your cor, Messers. Everett and Will Finney of Wheatfield Center, called on Asa Stump Wednesday. John Shatzley of Wheatfield Center, was looking for fruit pickers in these parts Wednesday. Orlando Miller of Wheatfield and Messrs. Miller and Root of Blackford were driving through our territory Sunday. Mrs. John Lewis and daughter, Mrs. Ben Smith of Rensselaer, visited Monday and Tuesday of last week with the Jessup family. We never heard of a mud shower bath till Tuesday of last week. While enroute to the cemetery ou memorial day, sister Lonely Valley was the origin of the above statement. Sbe wore a white bombazin dress ruched with point alpaca and an overskirt of rose gingham, bordered with parsley blossoms. Her tournure was particulary noticeable from the fact that her hair was so deliciously scrambled in front. She also wore number nine double buttoned gloves, number six store shoes, slashed at the heels, and pompadour stockings. Some one driving past so covered her with mud that she has almost grieved herself to death since. The sister will please excuse the description as I am an old bachelor and not well posted in ladies' wearing apparel, and then, too, she said 1 was moon-eyed.

Makes digestion and assimilation perfect. .Makes new red blood and bone. That’s wbat Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea will do. A tonic for the sick sod weak. SB cents, Tea or Tablets. Sold by A. F. Long.

Lee

Guv Hoover of Wolcott was in this vicinity last week. Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Jacks spent Sunday with 8. L. Johnson. John Johnson is assisting Albert Hanna in planting corn. Clarence Carrothers, who has the typhoid fever, is improving slowly. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Sommers spent Sunday evening at Albert Hanna's. Mrs. Clarence Carrothers and children spent Sunday at Mr. W. O. Carrothers. Harry Clawson had a little colt jump in a picket fence and kill itself Tuesday. Mrs. Richard Sparrow and Mrs. Lee McCoy of near Monon spent Sunday with friends here, Several from this place attended cdfcimencement at the Milroy Baptist church Saturday evening.

San Vierre

Miss Irene says she will sing bass after this. Jess Collins is now taking lessons on a guitar. Trustee Mannan, of Wheatfieid, was seen in Dunnville Sunday. Lee Gillespie and wife called on S. A, Wynaiit Sunday afternoon. Rev. Kuonen gave a very interesting sermon at Dunnville Sunday morning. Prof. Clinton Berger, of Bremen, called on Miss Maggie Weishaar Sunday,! Prof. Grindle, of the North Judson schools, called on Prof. C. W. Cannon Saturday. Hello, Gillam! S. P. will not chew old hay—dig up a hatched, as you accused S. P of doing. Sam Weishaar and Leona Finn picked strawberries at the Wynant ranch last week. “The also “canned” some. The “Saints" have begun a series of meetings, beginning Wednesday evening and lasting till Sunday evening. Please do not forget the Sunday School at Dunnville every Sunday at 9:30 a. m.; preaching service at 10:30 every other Sunday. Bertram Vandecar, who has been studying Lowell’s poems, says: There is nothing so rare as a “Bush” in June, When strawberries and ice-cream are in seasdn and he is in tune. Prof. LeMaster, superintendent of Kewana schools, visited San Pierre schools Tuesday. He gave the schools a very interesting talk, imparting to them the value of an education, whether one becomes a rail-splitter or the president of of the United States.

We can save yon S2O to S4O on a baggy and oar guarantee is back of it. Chioaoo Bargain Store. Bring in your egge, highest prioee paid. Fendig’s Fair. Great shoe redaction at the Ohioago Bargain Store to Jaly 4. An armload of old papers for a nickel at The Democrat office. Extraordinary clothing values to July 4th at the Chicago Bargain Store. «